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LA52 TSY

2003 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,306 mi
Last recorded230,306 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 TSY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 230,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 227,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016
Fail 11 Jun 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 204,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 191,984 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 191,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 178,380 miles

o/s mirror has a crack

o/s of front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2011 162,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn lipped

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2011 162,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn lipped

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2010 150,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers smeary

Fail 8 Nov 2010 150,345 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wipers smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2009 132,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 120,292 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 120,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,875 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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LA52 TSY is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 72,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 TSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA52 TSY registered?

LA52 TSY is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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